<p>All the service academies are designed to push the academic,physical, and mental envelope.That is the most tried and true measure to build professional officers. Everything that all these schools offer is to that goal. You graduate and you get a degree from a nationally recognized institution, comission, and at usmma a coast guard unlimited license. And most importantly the honor of serving your country. If a child is fortunate enough to be chosen to have our nation make such a huge investment in them. They should be humbled and inspired to viewed worthy of the honor bestowed upon them.</p>